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Walk from the low riverbanks of Nayapul to the open amphitheater of Annapurna Base Camp over 12 days. This classic trek pairs the Poon Hill sunrise with a high-altitude finish in the Annapurna Sanctuary—teahouse stays, local villages, and dramatic mountain views.
Walk from the low riverbanks of Nayapul to the open amphitheater of Annapurna Base Camp over 12 days. This classic trek pairs the Poon Hill sunrise with a high-altitude finish in the Annapurna Sanctuary—teahouse stays, local villages, and dramatic mountain views.
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Operated by Nepal Hiking Pvt. Ltd. · Pokhara, Gandaki Province
Dawn in Pokhara smells of diesel and fresh tea; you load the bus and watch terraced hills slide by as the road drops toward Nayapul, the true trailhead. The path follows the Modi and Bhurungdi Khola, threads through oak and rhododendron, and climbs stone steps to villages where children call out and tea-house kettles hiss. At Poon Hill, the sun edges up over Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhre — a raw, cold line of peaks that frames the route to the Sanctuary.
challenging.
12 days.
Good aerobic base and multi-day hiking experience recommended; must handle sustained uphill and daily walks of 4–7 hours.
Yes—Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) permits and TIMS are required; your operator normally arranges these at the start.
Moderate-to-good fitness with experience doing full-day hikes is recommended; the challenge is altitude and consecutive days of walking rather than technical climbing.
Teahouses are basic: shared rooms, squat or simple western toilets in many places, and hot meals available; expect simple bedding and intermittent hot water.
Ascend slowly, hydrate, avoid alcohol, and descend immediately if symptoms worsen; consider carrying acetazolamide after consulting your doctor.
The Annapurna Sanctuary has been inhabited seasonally by Gurung and Magar communities for centuries; the area was designated the Annapurna Conservation Area in the 1980s to balance tourism and local livelihood.
ACAP manages permits and fees to support trail maintenance and community projects—practice leave-no-trace and minimize single-use plastics to reduce impact.
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